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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 650.74 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 650.74 and 434.64 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 650.74 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/650.74 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 650.74 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 282,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,839.19/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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